Employment Pages 1 April 2022

Best rates of pay, same hours Winter as Summer

Emplo mentPages FREE! Serious about Local Recruitment

1 April - 14 April 2022 / Issue 485

Business Services Co-ordinator South Lakes, Cumbria 22.5 hours per week – fixed term until December 2023 £21,684 pro rata Are you an engaging individual who is known for their exceptional organisational skills, with a love for delivering first class support? Do you love variety with no two days the same ( just like the Lake District weather)? Then we have just the role for you as a Business Services Co-ordinator in our South Lakes portfolio.

The National Trust is a busy organisation that has a lot going on at all times. You will be working within the Business Services team primarily supporting Steam Yacht Gondola, our unique Victorian sailing experience which sails on Coniston Water. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance tasks are completed as well as manage bookings for groups and private charters and keeping the whole operation “shipshape”.

www.employment-pages.co.uk

We are a busy catering butchers based in Staveley and are looking to recruit an:

Office and Social Media Assistant Working closely with the Office team you will be responsible for all Social Media Management, as well as other office duties.

The candidate needs to be creative, dynamic and able to promote audience interaction and engagement. £26,000pa. Full or part time considered pro rata.

Applicants should apply with a CV to kelly@lsf.co.uk or call the office to discuss the role on 01539 822713.

You will also support the wider portfolio which consists of Beatrix Potter’s home, Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s Gallery and Wray Castle.

You will be helping look after these wonderful places for future generations to enjoy.

If you want to know more about the role please contact suzanne.ingham@nationaltrust.org.uk or visit Vacancy details (nationaltrust.org.uk) and search ref IRC118406 to apply

Exciting positions have arisen at Carus Green in Burneside:-

Experienced Full-time Chef de Partie Experienced Full-time Commis Chef Food & Beverage Assistant Greenkeeper Kitchen Porter 28 days holiday, straight shifts and shared tips.

For more info please contact Shelley on 01539 814454 Or email shelley@carusgreen.co.uk

Inside this edition...

We are hiring in Windermere: Assistant Store Managers Retail Colleagues Retail Space Planning Executive For more information, and to apply, visit

workforlakeland.co.uk

...And many more

Chef de Partie or Experienced Commis Chef

The Artisan Craft Bakery – A Slice of the Lakes since 1947

Tea Room & Shop Assistants Required

Starting from £22.000 per annum, 40 hours per week, hourly rate paid for any hours worked over. Working with a hardworking and dedicated team in a busy 28 bedroom hotel and bar.

If you’ve a great personality, the drive to exceed customer expectations and deliver a stand out service experience – we want you!

Starting from £9.50ph, working front of house on a very busy bar, duties include but not limited to serving customer and waiting tables.

(BOWNESS ON WINDERMERE)

Bar Person

General Assistant

You will preferably have previous FOH experience in a busy hospitality /customer facing retail operation and an ability to work well under pressure as part of a small but effective team.

Starting from £9.50ph, working a mixture of breakfast and dinner service in our hotel restaurant, also working housekeeping duties including servicing and cleaning bedrooms and customer areas.

EXCELLENT Rates + Gratuities Straight Day Time Shifts Only – NO EVENINGS Subsidised Meals On Duty Permanent Contract – F/T 40hrs p/wk (Part Time also available) Fixed Days Off

Benefits include: Free staff accommodation, free meals on shift and company pension.

For more information or to apply, please email info@skelwithbridgehotel.co.uk

JobsJobsJobsJobsJobsJobs

To apply, please drop in your CV for the attention of Steve or email: contact@brysonsofkeswick.co.uk. Or pop in and meet us and have a brew!

Windermere School is an IB World and Round Square School for students from the UK and overseas from the age of 3 to 18. We currently have the following vacancies:

TRAINEE MANAGER * £25k +performance based bonuses * * Gain exposure to all aspects of managing and running the business * * Leading from the front, you will learn how to train and coach the team * * Previous candidates now hold management positions and shareholding in the company * * 1 to 1 management training and group sessions throughout the year *

Other benefits: • Gym/Spa Membership • Free food on shift • 25% discount off food/drink • No split shifts, just evenings

Other Jobs Available:

FULL/PART TIME TEAM MEMBER KITCHEN PORTER To apply, go to esbarltd.co.uk

Say you saw it in Employment Pages

Caretaker (37.5 hours a week)

Full time position between the hours of 2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday term time. Varying daytime hours through the school holidays. This job includes cleaning of agreed areas of the school, securing the site at the end of each day as well as the setting up of exam rooms and school functions. Salary dependant on experience.

General Cleaners

We are looking for general cleaners. Full time positions and term time positions available. Any combination of hours will be considered and pay will reflect hours and experience.

Full-Time Cleaning Supervisor (37.5 hours a week)

We are looking to replace our long serving cleaning supervisor who after 20 years at the school is moving onto pastures new. The position will include some cleaning of areas, stock control and the monitoring of standards in both boarding houses and general areas around the School. The hours are flexible but the applicate must be able to start before 8am.

Full-Time Chef (45 hours a week)

Full time position working 45 hours a week over 5 days in a 7-day week, between the hours of 7am-7pm. The position would suit an experienced all-round chef looking to work only 5 evenings a year maximum and join our established team. Salary dependant on experience.

All posts benefit from: 33 days holiday a year plus any lieu time accrued. Generous company pension scheme and excellent sickness benefits. Considerable discount on school fees.

Please apply by downloading further information and an application form from the Vacancies section of our website: www.windermereschool.co.uk Or contact Nick Kirkpatrick on 07769898266.

Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Windermere School Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1NW T: 01539 446164 E: HR@windermereschool.co.uk

To get YOUR job advert in Employment Pages...

Call 015394 44965 Or email: mail@employment-pages.co.uk

General Manager

Windermere Motorboat Racing Club, Windermere A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager to run the Windermere Motorboat Racing Club under a Franchisee agreement. The position involves all aspects of organising the smooth running of the house and grounds, including the bar, catering and functions and lettable accommodation.

Responsibilities: • Providing impeccable front of house service to both members and general public at all times.

• Ensuring all areas of the club house are always available to members and guests and are tidy & clean.

• Management of the bar, including staffing, product ordering and stocktaking.

• Taking responsibility of all necessary club administration and finances.

Required experience: • Experience of catering for a variety of functions, from dinner dances of 12 people to weddings of 200.

• Excellent culinary skills and ability to take charge of breakfasts and bar lunches, as well as high quality evening meals.

• Management of staff which you will be responsible for hiring when required.

• Previous, relevant recent experience running a similar operation as well as some letting bedroom experience e.g. hotel management or golf club operation.

• Previously running an operation under a Franchise agreement would be an advantage.

• The role will suit a highly motivated, self-disciplined individual who wants to grow with and develop their business.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required to communicate with members, staff and contactors.

Franchisee Details • A fixed retainer is paid monthly, plus a percentage commission is paid on all catering, events and rooms.

• The position comes with a free self-contained flat within the main house which is suitable for a small family.

• Franchisee will be solely franchised to the Club and it will be their sole employment which will take the majority of their efforts and time.

• The Franchisee must be VAT registered whether trading as a sole trader or incorporated as a limited Company. Help can be provided to set this up if required.

• Must engage their own accountant & keep up to date accounts and pay suppliers on terms agreed • Comply with all HSE requirements.

Join our JobsJobsJobsJobsJobsJobs team Join our team...

Independent Rosette awarded restaurant in Bowness on Windermere cooking Modern British Food.

An amazing opportunity has arisen and we are looking for individuals to join our team in the following positions:

Chef

Excellent salary package inc. generous tips & bonuses for up to £30.000+ per annum (depending on experience).

Staff meals on duty, full time/part time hours available.

Kitchen Assistant/Kitchen Porter Salary package, inc generous tips and bonuses, staff meals on duty, full time/part time hours available.

Front of House

Full time or part time, day or evening shift available, great rates of pay, generous tips and bonuses, staff meals on duty. Opportunity for the right candidate to become Assistant Manager in the near future.

We provide full training so experience is not essential.

Get in touch for more info: info@porto-restaurant.co.uk or call Slav on 07581412684

For more information, or to apply with CV and covering letter, please contact the Chair of House - Robert Wood: robert.wood@jdwengineering.co.uk

We currently have a wide range of vacancies for team members in The Gaddum restaurant, our busy catering outlets and main Café at Brockhole.

• Full and part time positions, seasonal and permanent roles available.

• Great rates of pay from £10/hour • Professional training • A stunningly beautiful and friendly place to work • A fantastic team

Permanent /full time / immediate start:

• Cafés Manager • Gaddum Manager • Deputy Cafés Manager • Café Team Leaders • Pastry Chef • Kitchen Porter

Driftwood Fish & Chips, Bowness on Windermere Permanent/seasonal, Full time/part time positions:

Fish Fryers • General Assistant • Ice Cream Server • Terrace Host • Students also required (14 plus) •

Call 07949110224 or email driftwoodbowness@gmail.com

Various hours and contracts:

• Café Team Leaders • Café Assistants • Chef de Parties • Commis Chefs

Interested? Email: Daniel.bradley@lakedistrict.gov.uk

For more information contact the Food & Hospitality Manager at 01539 440 267 to discuss the roles. Application is by CV with a covering letter stating how your experience meets the role you are applying for and why you want to work at Brockhole.

Join our team working for a great cause.

Holiday Cottage Cleaners STAFF REQUIRED!

We are looking for :

• A Chef for the Café • General Café Assistants

Café

Join our jolly band!

These are full or part time, permanent positions, 8am - 4.30pm for the Chef and 8.30am - 5pm for the Cafe Assistants.

No split shifts, parking on site & closed for 4 days over Xmas!

For more details & an application form Email or Phone or come into the Café & ask for Wilf or Ruth.

Email : food@wilfs-cafe.co.uk with your CV.

Tel : 01539 822329

Say you saw it in Employment Pages

£9.60 per hour, 12 hours p/w, Friday/Saturday.

Permanent.

We’re looking for Cleaners to prepare our stunning holiday cottages in North & West Lake District.

If you have good cleaning skills we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more information and to apply, please visit: www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and search for IRC118448 before 17th April 2022, or email Karl.Feehan@nationaltrust.org.uk.

ING SAVING FOR SOMETH

LOOKING FOR A REWARDING WAY TO SPEND YOUR WEEKENDS?

GARDENING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

EXIBLE, SEARCHING FOR A FL B? SECOND JO

We are a growing company based in Windermere working on and building beautiful gardens across the Lake District.

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team.

Positions available here at our friendly company include

Landscapers / Gardeners / Team Leaders Grass Maintenance Specialist Working hours - Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm Full/ Part time - £10.50 - £14 per hour plus Uniform allowance Please email us and tell us why you’re the person for the job: Sam@LakelandGardens.co.uk

Reliable Cleaners

required to join our team in and around the Windermere area.

No laundry to do.

All equipment supplied.

Say you saw it in Employment Pages

Own transport preferable but not essential.

Friday and/or Saturday.

Good rate of pay.

07928 044 640

SPECIAL?

GREAT NEWS -WE’RE HIRING!

Orian Property Services currently have a number of vacancies for local job seekers throughout Barrow, Ulverston, Grange-over-Sands & Kendal areas.

Housekeeping (holiday lets) & commercial cleaning roles available.

Apply for housekeeping (Orian Property Services): • Rate of pay £10 per hour • Free transport available / mileage allowance for own vehicle use • Internal Refer a friend Scheme • Holiday provider discount Send your CV to info.south@orianpropertyservices.co.uk

Apply for schools and office cleaning (Orian): • Varying hours between 4 – 27 hours per week depending on position • All staff will receive full training, uniform, pension enrolment.

Send your CV to Helen Bunting helenbun@orian.co.uk

Other ways to apply: • Enter tiny.cc/OPSIndeed into your web browser for a full list of available positions and to apply online • Apply via our website: www.orianpropertyservices.co.uk or www.orian.co.uk

Summer’s Coming Fast...

Have You Got All the Staff You Need?

• Text the word JOB to 80039 • Call our HR Team directly on 08454 707 010

Are you Awesome?………We are Hiring At the Tannery we provide 24/7 care 365 days a year to a charming young man with an acquired brain injury (since birth) and epilepsy who lives independently in his own home situated between Kendal and Carnforth. We are not your standard care set up, every day is different and the roles varied and sometimes challenging but that’s what makes them interesting.

Personal Care & General Assistants

£10.50 - £15.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications 32 or 40 hrs per week plus one sleepover permanent contract.

Part time and Casual contracts also offered.

Seeking reliable, competent and responsible Personal Care assistants (NVQ or QCF trained to level 2/3) who are highly motivated with a professional approach to work and a commitment to high standards to join our growing team in a welcoming and well-resourced domestic setting providing a person-centred quality living and lifestyle experience. We have a polytunnel and kitchen garden, swimming pool and Arts and Crafts room on site. A can-do approach is key. For those thinking of a change of career and perhaps entering into care the role of general assistant supports a taster experience with constant supervision. Rural area so driver with own car essential/clean driving licence desirable. Client has own vehicle.

Desirable: Good computer skills and experience in using applications like Facebook, messenger, skype, Garage band etc. Complimentary interests and skills in the area of filmmaking, photography, Arts and crafts, Music, Woodwork, Cooking, Gardening and sport.

For further information, job description or to apply (by emailing a cover letter and your CV) simply contact Carole: office@the-tannery.org.uk A satisfactory DBS check is required for these roles

To get YOUR job advert in Employment Pages... Call 015394 44965 or email: mail@employment-pages.co.uk

Housing Advice, Advocacy and Support

Housing Advisor - Full Time Kendal 35 hours per week, Permanent Starting salary £25,480 pa

Manna House is a Kendal-based Charity offering advice, advocacy and a drop-in support centre for those who are homeless, vulnerably housed, lonely or needing help.

This is a rare opportunity to join our energetic professional team preventing homelessness in the South Lakes area. The successful candidate will be patient, compassionate and resourceful with great interpersonal and communication skills.

They will provide both practical client support and specialist housing advice to our clients, according to their individual needs.

Working under pressure, as part of a team and on your own initiative is essential, as is demonstrating an understanding of the needs of our complex clients.

We are seeking energetic, friendly people to join our team at Kirkbie Kendal School. All posts are required from April 2022.

The successful candidates will be hardworking, adaptable, organised and will enjoy being part of a team. They will gain job satisfaction from making a valuable contribution to our school community.

Site Assistant (Caretaker)

37 hours per week (plus overtime), Permanent (full or part-time considered) KKS Scale Pt 16-17 (£18,697 - £19,141)

Receptionist

19.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AM), Permanent KKS Point 13 (£18,327) Actual £8,936 per annum

Exam Invigilators

Relevant experience and/or qualification to NVQ 3 or above is preferred.

Casual (as and when required) £10.00 an hour

Closing date: 9am on 11th April 2022 Interviews: w/c 25th April 2022

School Cleaner (After School)

For further information and application form, please see our website: www.manna-house.org.uk or ring 01539 725534 Manna House (Cumbria): Registered Charity No. 1147785 Company Limited by Guarantee 8041498

12.5 hours per week, Permanent £9.50 per hour (Actual £6,191 per annum)

Please see the school website www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk (go to About Us/Vacancies) for further information and for details of how to apply, or contact: Mrs B Price, Headteacher’s PA, Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7EQ Tel: 01539 727422 (recruitment@kksa.co.uk)

A proudly independent, family run business in Ambleside with over 14 years of experience, providing excellent customer service and selling a carefully curated selection of great quality gifts.

Assistant Retail Manager

Closing date for all vacancies: noon on Tuesday 19th April 2022 For interview dates please see individual application packs Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the students in its care.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Part-time/full-time including a weekend day, long term position, training given but must have retail experience and technology skills.

Retail Assistant

Part-time including at least a weekend day, must have some retail experience.

Fantastic, funky environment with an excellent team, great store discount, heaps of fun and a competitive rate of pay which will grow with you.

For more details please email shop@detailretail.net with your CV.

Team Manager

Permanent position, 37 hours per week, Based in Kendal £26,644 - £28,029 per annum + excellent benefits inc £500 Onboarding payment, Private Healthcare Scheme and Relocation Assistance Package

Do you have what it takes to lead a team and make a positive difference to people’s lives?

Driftwood Gifts, Bowness on Windermere

Retail Shop Assistants required Full time/part time, Seasonal/permanent Also Students

required for weekends & holidays.

Call 07949110224 or email driftwoodbowness@gmail.com

Part-time

Sales Advisor

‘The Lakes Gallery’ (of landscape photographs) in Bowness requires a presentable and enthusiastic part-time Sales Advisor to cover some or all of the dates below. More dates may be added.

The hours are 10am – 4.30 pm. £10 per hour.

April: 1,2,3,12,17,23 May: 1,6,7,8,11,14,15 June: Many dates tbc July: 3,10,12,13,14,21 August: 7,10,11,12,17,18 Sept: 18,19,22,23,24,25 Oct: 2.

Please email your details to: info@mattseye.co.uk The Lakes Gallery, 5 St Martins Parade, Bowness LA23 3DY

The key values, skills and experience we are looking for:  Empathy  Desire to see customers achieve their goals  Positive & Flexible Approach  Excellent Organisational Skills  Strong Communicator  Coach & Mentor  Professional Awareness  Experienced in Leadership  Can drive forward strategy whilst keeping an eye on the detail As a Team Manager you will oversee Team Supervisors, and Lifestyle Co-ordinators who support adults with learning disabilities within a Supported Living setting both at home and within the community. Your key responsibility will be the quality and safety of the support/ care on offer.

Working at Oaklea brings with it the benefits of a healthy work life balance, mixing working from home and on-site. Our outlook is rooted within our Charitable status, supporting individuals and communities in need.

You will need be able to drive and visit locations within Kendal. Ideally a qualification (level 3 or above) in Leadership and Management is required, as is a full DBS. A company training plan is available that includes a Diploma (level 5) in Leadership and Management.

You will be part of a wider management team that influences change and shares experiences.

We look forward to meeting with you.

Please forward your current CV to: hr@oakleatrust.co.uk (ref TMkendal22), or call Sue Green (Director) 07734 162970 to discuss the opportunity further.

We keep it Simple and get Results Did you know...

• We have been successfully providing a cost effective means of recruiting staff for 16 years in the South Lakeland and North Lancashire area • The way we focus towards a readership in the employment market has helped us build a reputation for attracting a wide range of applicants for our advertisers • Our rates could save you up to two thirds of your recruitment budget • We distribute 12,000 free copies every fortnight throughout South Cumbria & North Lancs • Adverts also appear on our popular website included in the price Get in touch to place your advert: 015394 44965 or email: mail@employment-pages.co.uk

Adult Learning in Barrow & South Lakeland Adult Learning in Barrow & South Lakeland offer a wide range of courses both face to face and online, which can help you learn new skills, improve your confidence and motivation, and help you gain a qualification.

Many of our courses are FREE! Our courses include: Functional Skills Maths and English, Essential Digital Skills, IT User Skills, ECDL, CSCS, Work Preparation, Food Safety, Volunteering, Interview Preparation, Online Interview Techniques, Using Zoom, Using Teams, CV Writing, Confidence and Assertiveness, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Adult Social Care and more.

Summer’s Coming Fast...

Have You Got All the Staff You Need?

Get in touch – let us be a part of helping you shape your future.

For more details, please either visit our website: adultlearning.cumbria.gov.uk Or call us directly; For Barrow: 01229 407630 / barrowadultlearning@cumbria.gov.uk and South Lakeland: 01539 713257 / southlakelandadultlearning@cumbria.gov.uk

Don’t Miss Our Next Issue... Out 15th April!

Available online & free from hundreds of outlets throughout the area